I got an offer but the possibility of severance sounds a bit too good to walk away from...
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It's not just smart it's GEP SMART
Why don't you check with some of the most successful, top notch employees who have secure jobs and are skilled, versatile and diligent enough that they would have a decent job regardless of the economy and don't fear layoffs. You apparently have selected the group whom you trust the most to ask. Do you feel lucky?
Take it, please. Will help those of us wanting the cash filled goodbye.
It is always smart to quit, if you land on your feet, if not however, it's always d-mb. Your landing depends on you.
If you have over 5 years with Chevron, consider that your severance package. If not, the likelihood of a future severance package is slim to none at best. If your job relocates to Houston in the future and you elect not to move, that’s your decision and you’ll be leaving the company versus the company abandoning you. Don’t expect EOI…reach out to colleagues in aviation and see what their offers are for their move/relocation to Houston. Maybe some insight there.
Don't wait for uncertain future, if you are not happy with your job or compensation and have an alternative, take the risk and move on, being fearful and not taking risks is the number one problem with anyone's continously dissatisfaction in life and work.
If the job offer is good, the new company is solid [at least same as Chevron from the surface] and you are no longer happy with Chevron, why to stay? The package is not a big thing in the long term, but your daily life and happiness is, every second of it.
Market is getting very competitive and will continue to dry up as more companies will lay off, including chevron in Q1+. You can gamble to get package and then look for a job - depends on your risk tolerance. It’s definitely ideal to have package on hand and a solid job offer that’s great. But chance of that in this market is difficult- unless one is very high in demand skill resume.
An offer in hand is worth more than severance which may never come. Unless the offer is bad
Depends how good the new job is. If it's not that great, better to wait.